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Bio
Topper is a full time, Atlanta GA based band that has been touring and recording for over 30 years. They can cover virtually any style of popular music true to form vocally
and instrumentally. Topper's original music is hard driving,guitar oriented rock,featuring the five octave range of singer, Pete George. They can also write songs in any genre of popular music.(Rock,Pop,Country,etc) Topper releases product on their indie record label, Ring Records.
The show, Voices Of Rock is just one example of Topper's versatility. The band's expansive song list can be configured to fit any occasion,whether it be concerts, clubs, casinos, festivals, corporate and private events.
This legendary band has toured all over the USA,as well as Europe and The US Virgin Islands. Topper has become an institution with it's incredible long, successful run as one of the best live bands to come out of the Southeast USA.
David Rodé
Electric/Acoustic Guitars, Roland GR-1 Guitar Synth, Vocals
David grew up living in the Panama Canal Zone,San Antonio,Texas,and Northern Virginia
with his father,an Air Force officer/pilot,his mother and two sisters.
David started playing guitar and writing songs as a teenager,learning from blues masters,
B.B.King, John Lee Hooker, and Buddy Guy. Jimi Hendrix, Carlos Santana, Jeff Beck and Roy Buchanan
were also big influences. He is proficient in most styles of popular music.(Blues,Jazz,Funk,Rock and Country)His signature screaming guitar is a big part of Topper's sound. David has been band-leader/manager of Topper for over 30 years.He lives in North Georgia with his son,David W. |
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Anthony Nix
Acoustic, Electronic Drums, Percussion,
Vocals
Anthony grew up in Flint Michigan,moved to the Orlando, FL area in the
1980's, where he played drums in some of Florida's finest rock bands.
He is a technically oriented drummer with an arsonal
of electronic and acoustic percussion instruments. Anthony is also an experienced studio and live sound
engineer. He is a career drummer and songwriter with a vast repertoire
of songs. He can play any style of popular music,as well as jazz and
fusion. His personality, talent and energy is the driving force behind
Topper!
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Pete George
Lead Vocals/Keyboards
Pete grew up in Decatur,Alabama,singing in school choirs and participating in high school athletics.He was taught to sing properly by his high school vocal coach /teacher, who realized
Pete was born with an incredible, natural talent. A phenomenal singer with a five octave range.
Pete has the uncanny ability to nail the style of almost any major vocalist in popular music
His voice has been compared to Steve Perry, Lou Gramm, Paul Rodgers, Don Henley and Sam Cooke
to name a few. His lead vocals and song writing are featured on all of Topper's original material
and recordings. Pete has performed with Topper for most of his professional career.
He lives in Mississippi with his family.
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| Joey Hill
Bass/Vocals
Bassist,singer,songwriter, Joey Hill was born in Mt.Vernon, Georgia and grew up in the Bridgeport, Connecticut area. An incredible bass player/vocalist, Joey also plays keyboards and guitar.
He is a life-long musician with a long resumé that includes performing at the legendary Apollo Theater and working with national R & B recording artists.Joey was writing and producing R & B
and Gospel recordings prior to joining Topper in 2008.He lives with his family in South Georgia
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